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Insadong, Seoul

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Once the prime district to find antiques and ancient art, Insadong remains at the heart of Seoul's cafe culture. The main street, which the municipality blocks off on weekends to allow for safe pedestrian traffic, branches off into narrow alleys, lined with art galleries, teahouses, and garden restaurants. Traditional and modern Korean art are available for viewing and purchase at over 100 local galleries. Munch on taffy and pajeon (Korean pancake) from street vendors while you explore. Plan my trip to Seoul with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.
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FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul
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FROM $97 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Essential Seoul Tour
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FROM $107 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Korean Night Food Tour
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  • By andytJ8459XH
    Insadong has loads of shops and galleries, loads of coffee houses and restaurants. The palaces are a shortish walk away as is the Hanok area which is also worth the trip.  more »
  • By agmmaor
    Known as a traditional street and represents the culture of the past and present. It contains a mixture of historic and modern atmosphere, shops, cafes, good atmosphere.  more »
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